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Press Release KIT HARINGTON and LIV TYLER STAR IN Press Release March 15, 2018 KIT HARINGTON AND LIV TYLER STAR IN GUNPOWDER PREMIERING ON BBC FIRST MAY 1 “Game of Thrones minus dragons and plus history” – The Guardian Trailer available here Media Kit available here Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) and Liv Tyler (Lord of The Rings) lead the cast of this powerful three-part series which also marks Kit Harington’s first foray into producing. While many people are familiar with the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot, the show throws the spotlight on the real mastermind behind the plans to blow up the Houses of Parliament, Kit’s real-life ancestor, Robert Catesby. Gunpowder premieres on BBC First on Tuesday, May 1 at 8.30pm. Gunpowder explores the events that took place in England, 1603. Elizabeth I is dead and King James of Scotland has taken the throne. With the country at war with Catholic Spain, English Catholics are persecuted and priests caught saying Mass are punished with death. Several attempts have already been made on the new King’s life. All so far have failed. But deep in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside a new plot is brewing. A plot that will become legend, and leave a mark on the country that will still be felt over 400 years later. Kit plays Robert Catesby, Liv Tyler plays Anne Vaux, Catesby’s cousin and a devoted Catholic, Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake) plays Father Henry Garnet, Head of England’s outlawed Jesuit order and Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) is Robert Cecil, right hand man of James I and head of a ruthless spy network dedicated to rooting out Catholics and priests, ultimately uncovering the plot. Kit is a direct descendant of Robert Catesby. Catesby was his mother’s maiden name and Kit carries the name himself - his full name is Christopher Catesby Harington. "It's been a family curiosity for as long as I can remember," said Kit. "Mum used to say 'Robert Catesby was the leader of the gunpowder plot' and not many people know that." Kit was convinced the story should be dramatized and together with friend Daniel West they developed the idea with writer Ronan Bennett, with Kit acting as an Executive Producer. When it was screened in the UK the series provoked some strong reactions to the gruesome depictions of the execution of catholic priests and those accused of harbouring them. While violent, the methods are grounded in historical fact and reflect what took place during the time of the gunpowder plot. “It was important for the story because right from the start we need to know why Catesby embarks upon this very, very violent act," said Kit Harington. Tim Christlieb, BBC Worldwide ANZ Director of Branded Services, said: “Gunpowder is as uncompromising as Kit Harington is magnetic. It gives a historical account of events which still resonate today with the celebration of Bonfire Night in the UK . It has a fabulous cast and is as entertaining as it is fascinating.” A full media kit is available here The first episode is available to screen on www.bbcworldwidepreviews.com An embeddable trailer is available here -Ends- For more information, please contact: Sue Affleck T: +61 2 9744 4501, M: +61 404 604 731, [email protected] NOTES TO EDITORS About BBC Worldwide BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its vision is to build the BBC’s brands, audiences, commercial returns and reputation across the world. This is achieved through investing in, commercialising and showcasing content from the BBC around the world, in a way that is consistent with BBC standards and values. The business also champions British creativity globally. In 2015/16 BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £133.8m and headline sales of £1,029.4m and returned £222.2m to the BBC. For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review webpage: bbcworldwide.com/annual-review/. bbcworldwide.com twitter.com/bbcwpress About BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) is a priority territory for BBC Worldwide, focusing on growth across all its core business areas. Relocated to McMahons Point in 2015, BBC Worldwide ANZ wholly owns six channels: BBC First, UKTV, BBC Knowledge and CBeebies on Foxtel and Fetch TV in Australia; UKTV and BBC Knowledge on Sky TV in New Zealand; and is responsible for the distribution and promotion of BBC World News which transmits in both countries. BBC Worldwide ANZ distributes great British content from the BBC and other producers to free-to-air, subscription channels and SVOD platforms in Australia and New Zealand. It works with partners to bring BBC Worldwide DVDs, consumer products, entertainment formats and live events to the local market, as well as offering advertising opportunities for the BBC’s world renowned bbc.com news site. In 2015/16, it generated headline sales of £79.1m - a 5.3% increase in local currency - and headline profit of £19.2m. twitter.com/BBCWANZ .
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